merits 1 of 2

noun

Definition of meritsnext
plural of merit
as in distinctions
a quality that gives something special worth this mystery novel at least has the merit of an original plot

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merits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of merit
as in deserves
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment) that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer

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  1. distinctions
  2. deserves
  3. virtues
Noun
  • Other distinctions include awards for album packaging, instrumental composition and arrangement.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Exploring their distinctions and connections clears up the confusion and provides a roadmap for breaking free from the status quo to achieve meaningful success.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of distinctions
Verb
  • Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the last laugh.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Between the visceral whiplash of the Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle exchange, the up-and-down play all season and the recent high-drama finishes, this group deserves to implement a mindfulness routine or something.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of deserves
Noun
  • Micro-Management in Disguise Narcissistic bosses are often skilled at reframing their most controlling tendencies as virtues.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What all this will get you (besides the kind of profits only a monopoly can provide) are non-cash virtues like moral force and ethics and journalism and patriotism and liberty.
    Keith Olbermann, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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